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Verb Concept
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mince  soften  moderate
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Make less severe or harsh WordNet 3.0
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Make less severe or harsh WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
To make less harsh. Wiktionary
(transitive) To make less harsh. Wiktionary (translation)
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He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism. Wiktionary
IS A
change
DERIVATION
moderation
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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mince, soften, moderate
Wiktionary
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soften
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REDUCE • DIMINISH va:0241f

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